RPM: ST8000NE001 lists 7200; WD80EFPX lists 5640.
Workload rating (TB/year): ST8000NE001 lists 300; WD80EFPX lists 180.
Manufacturer limited warranty: ST8000NE001 lists 5 years (eligible new drives); WD80EFPX lists 3 years (eligible new drives).

A larger cache, higher RPM or higher advertised sequential speed alone does not establish which drive is better for your workload.

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Manufacturer specifications for ST8000NE001 and WD80EFPX
Specification	ST8000NE001	WD80EFPX
Manufacturer	Seagate	Western Digital
Product family	IronWolf Pro	WD Red Plus
Model number	ST8000NE001	WD80EFPX
Capacity (TB)	8	8
RPM	7200	5640
Interface	SATA 6 Gb/s	SATA 6 Gb/s
Recording	CMR	CMR
Cache (MB)	256	256
Form factor	3.5-inch	3.5-inch
Power-on hours per year	8760	Not recorded
Workload rating (TB/year)	300	180
Average operating power (W)	10.1	Not recorded
Rotational vibration sensors	Yes	Not recorded
Manufacturer limited warranty	5 years (eligible new drives)	3 years (eligible new drives)
Sustained transfer (up to MB/s)	240	Not recorded
NAS bays	Not recorded	Up to 8

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Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.

Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.